Cable terminal connecting structure of battery
US6524141B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R11/285
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A terminal fitting includes: a first portion which is secured to a cable; a second portion which has a substantially U-shape in which a first end thereof is integrally connected to the first portion, and an electrode post is fitted therein; and a third portion which is extended from a second end of the U-shaped second portion so as to across the first end of the second portion. A locking lever is pivotally supported on the third portion of the terminal fitting. The locking lever includes a cam portion having a cam face which is eccentric with respect to a pivotal center of the locking lever so that the cam face deforms the first end of the second portion of the terminal fitting so as to fasten the electrode post, in cooperation with a pivotal movement of the locking lever. A positioning member is provided on a battery body so as to always retain the first portion of the terminal fitting at a predetermined position.
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